Seamus O'Leary runs the marketing department of a large electronics firm. This firm operates in an extremely competitive business environment. Seamus wants to ensure that he is involved in all the daily decisions and that there is a clear chain of communication between himself and his marketing employees. He believes that his extensive marketing experience makes him the best person for making all the major marketing decisions. Seamus believes all employees should act together as a cohesive unit and know their roles. Under Seamus O'Leary, the marketing department most likely has a _______________ structure.
A) decentralized
B) informal
C) demoralizing
D) opportunistic
E) centralized

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Seamus O'Leary wants to be involved in all daily decisions and believes his experience makes him the best person for major marketing decisions, indicating a centralized structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top. He also wants all employees to act as a cohesive unit, indicating a hierarchical structure with clear roles and responsibilities.

Seamus O'Leary Runs the Marketing Department of a Large Electronics